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Getting Started: Step by Step
Our colleges have an open-door admissions policy that encourages everyone to pursue their dreams of a quality, affordable education.
Step 1 — Choose Your College
Choose your college and then apply online by clicking on the link to their online application below.Step 2 — State Aid Opportunities
After completing the application to the college of your choice, if you are a Colorado resident you need to apply for your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend. Go to https://cof.college-assist.org to apply for your stipend. You will also have the opportunity to allow the college to apply for COF on your behalf on the online application.Step 3 — Federal Aid Opportunities
Apply for federal financial aid (if applicable) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.Step 4 — Assessment
Take the basic ACCUPLACER Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing and Math (and in ESL if required). Sample tests and answer keys are available online.Step 5 — Advisor
If you have questions or concerns about testing, make an appointment with an Advisor at the college of your choice.Take your assessment results to an Advisor to develop your educational plan.
Step 6 — New Student Orientation
If the college of your choice offers a New Student Orientation – attend it.Step 7 — Register for Classes
Register for classes by clicking on the link to your desired college’s portal below —Step 8 — Activate Your Official Campus E-mail Account
Your college will assign you an official campus email account when you have been admitted. This e-mail account is the primary e-mail address the college and your instructors will use to notify you of vital information (e.g., your enrollment status or important information relating to your class(es)). Once you are admitted, you are expected to take a minute to activate your official campus e-mail account by logging into your college's portal.
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